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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,640

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $21,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,312

Cadillac CTS   
Difference: $21,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelCTSGLGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,265 $55,900 $77,375
Base Invoice $33,908 $51,987 $71,959
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300    
Temporary spare tire 250    
Premium Collection 10,050    
Leather seating surfaces   2,100  
Premium II Package   8,600  
Voice control for nav and audio   510  
Proximity key   1,110 1,110
iPod integration   375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079    
Temporary spare tire 208    
Premium Collection 8,342    
Leather seating surfaces   1,953  
Premium II Package   7,998  
Voice control for nav and audio   474  
Proximity key   1,032 1,032
iPod integration   349 349
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660  
Options (change) 11,600 13,405 1,485
Options (change) 9,629 12,466 1,381
Destination 775 875 875
Total Price $48,640 $70,180 $79,735
Total Invoice $44,312 $65,328 $74,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac CTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,100
Model Year200920082008
ModelCTSGLGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Enginehp 335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18265/60-18295/40-21
Total Price$48,640$70,180$79,735
Adjustments for Features0-7,430-9,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,640$62,750$70,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,580
Total Invoice$44,312$65,328$74,215
Adjustments for Features0-6,916-8,754
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,312$58,412$65,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,049

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year200920082008
ModelCTSGLGL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, remote $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,580$12,010$13,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,430$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,916-8,754

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092008
ModelCTSGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in121.1 in
Length191.6 in200.6 in
Width72.5 in76.0 in
Height58.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.5,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.683.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Premium Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40No
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested535061%
Total Not Requested343039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested345061%
Total Not Requested224039%

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